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Re: 2012-13 NBA Random Thoughts Thread IX: Ode to Joy

I wish the Pacers had an old school former champ on their team like a Kidd or Sheed. I think Byron Scott used to bring his Laker rings into the Pacers' locker room to motivate the team. When old successful veterans who have won titles talk, the rest of the guys listen. Kidd and Sheed know how a champ conducts itself. They might have a combined age of almost 80, but you can't put a price on their experience.

Don't forget the recent championship chemistry that the tandem of Jason Kidd and Tyson Chandler bring to the table.

Re: 2012-13 NBA Random Thoughts Thread IX: Ode to Joy

New York is the real deal, even without Melo they destroyed Miami, yep they didn't need time to adjust without their best player, that is what good teams are supposed to do.

Well if they can maintain that shooting from three-land then there's no way somebody can outscore them, just like how Phoenix was back in the day. But let's see how they can sustain that hot outside shooting.

Re: 2012-13 NBA Random Thoughts Thread IX: Ode to Joy

Well if they can maintain that shooting from three-land then there's no way somebody can outscore them, just like how Phoenix was back in the day. But let's see how they can sustain that hot outside shooting.

Actually my post above made fun of this. I don't know how many 3's they normally attempt a night, but they basically shot exactly their average from 3 on the ridiculous 44 attempts. It's hard to believe they could sustain it if they need to shoot that many when Carmelo isn't there, but it's not as far-fetched as I originally thought.

Re: 2012-13 NBA Random Thoughts Thread IX: Ode to Joy

You are right that he played last year, he looks to me like Ian's replacement, he is playing the center position at Dallas, if that's not a replacement then I don't know.

I haven't watched this game, but all of the Dallas games I've watched it's been a combination of Kaman, Bernard James, and Elton Brand. He has the height to be a small center, but he is listed at 210 pounds.